Description

HSQLDB is the leading SQL relational database engine written in Java. hsqldb Database Engine has a JDBC driver and supports a rich subset of ANSI-92 SQL (BNF tree format) plus SQL 99 and 2003 enhancements. It offers a small (less than 100k in one version), fast database engine which offers both in-memory and disk-based tables. Embedded and server modes are available. Additionally, it includes tools such as a minimal web server, in-memory query and management tools (can be run as applets) and a number of demonstration examples. The product is currently being used as a database and persistence engine in many Open Source Software projects and even in commercial projects and products. In its current version it is extremely stable and reliable. It is best known for its small size, ability to execute completely in memory and its speed. This feature-packed software is completely free under our licenses , based on the standard BSD license. Yes, thats right, completely free of cost or onerous restrictions and fully compatible with all major open source licenses. Java source code and extensive documentation always included!.